Car Shopping

Helping you become a better informed new- and used-car shopper

Better than a box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day?
February 12, 2018

Better than a box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day?

Nothing says “I love you” on Valentine’s Day quite like … an auto show. OK. Maybe that’s a stretch. But it’s not a bad way to spend a few hours if you are shopping for a new car – or…

SC aims to make car buying, financing more convenient – and faster
February 9, 2018

SC aims to make car buying, financing more convenient – and faster

A win for car shoppers. That means getting three things they crave from dealerships and lenders: convenience, efficiency and transparency in researching, financing and purchasing a vehicle. And these are what Santander Consumer USA (SC) seeks to provide shoppers through…

Would you keep your vehicle 15 years or more? Some owners would
February 7, 2018

Would you keep your vehicle 15 years or more? Some owners would

The best measure of car-owner satisfaction may be how long the original owner keeps it. And in that is a possible lesson for used-car shoppers. While the average new-car buyer keeps his/her purchase about eight years, a healthy number of…